The COP requested the LDC Expert Group (LEG) to elaborate technical guidelines for the NAP process
based on the initial guidelines for the formulation of NAPs, and to arrange a review
of these technical guidelines (decision 5/CP.17, paragraphs 15-16).

The LEG organized a review meeting from 29 to 31 October 2012 in Bonn, Germany, to review a
draft of the guidelines. The meeting was attended by experts and representatives of the Global
Environment Facility (GEF), UN agencies and other relevant research, academic and non-governmental
organizations.

The technical guidelines for the NAP process are available for download in the
following languages:

Hard copies are available through the UNFCCC secretariat. Please contact leghelp_at_unfccc.int

An interactive version will be available through the NAP Central, the
common information system - Coming soon!

The NAP Expo took place on 9 June 2013 in Bonn, Germany. Using the NAP technical guidelines, the
NAP Expo provided information on the NAP process, providing a platform for sharing, and offering
a forum for questions and answers, and the exchange of ideas. More information.

Initial guidelines for the formulation of NAPs

The initial guidelines for the formulation of NAPs by LDC Parties were adopted by the COP at its
seventeenth session (decision 5/CP.17, paragraph 6). They elaborate four elements that are indicative
of the activities that can be undertaken in the development of NAPs, depending on national
circumstances, and determined by LDC Parties.

The initial guidelines are contained in the annex to decision 5/CP.17, and are available in all six
UN languages.

Download the initial guidelines for the formulation of NAPs by language: